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Shawn Mendes is pushing his Canadian roots to the side in a new Tommy Hilfiger campaign that features the singer-songwriter covering Bruce Springsteen ’s 1984 single “Dancing in the Dark.” Directed by Craig McDean and Theo Stanley, Mendes delivers his rendition of the dance-rock track from an Austin, Texas warehouse. The singer fully commits with his rendition, paying homage by tucking a tri-colored Americana bandana into his jeans and rocking out on his own with the energy of a packed-out stadium show. The little details all point back to Springsteen’s own style in the original “Dancing in the Dark” music video. The cover follows the arrival of the young singer’s own Springsteen-esque single “When You’re Gone,” a contemplative breakup song that transforms into an arena-ready sing along before it can weigh itself down too much. Springsteen’s influence as a musician and songwriter has been at the root of Mendes’ artistry since the singer was first paired up with longtime … [Read more...] about Shawn Mendes Pays Homage to Bruce Springsteen With ‘Dancing in the Dark’ Cover

Family, friends, and fans alike celebrated the life and music of Naomi Judd with a moving event at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium on Sunday, following a private memorial that took place last week. The full influence of the Judds ’ recordings and Naomi’s life, in particular, were felt by the numerous stars who dropped in to perform or offer a remembrance of the singer and philanthropist, who took her own life April 30 at 76. Hosted by Robin Roberts, “Naomi Judd: River of Time” was broadcast live on CMT without commercials and featured an introduction by Judd’s younger daughter Ashley. “We are here tonight,” she said, pausing as she choked up, “honoring an icon who left country music better than she found it.” Performers included Emmylou Harris and Allison Russell singing “The Sweetest Gift,” Little Big Town singing “Grandpa (Tell Me ‘Bout the Gold Old Days),” Carly Pearce singing “Why Not Me,” and Brad Paisley remembering his grandfather’s deep love of the Judds before he sang … [Read more...] about Wynonna Judd Sings at Her Mother Naomi’s Public Memorial Service

EXCLUSIVE : Brian Yorkey ( 13 Reasons Why ) has optioned the film rights to Dan Mathews ’ memoir Like Crazy: Life with My Mother and Her Invisible Friends , tapping Ted Malawer ( Halston ) to adapt it for the screen. Like Crazy follows Mathews and his outlandish mother Perry on an odyssey of self-discovery, as the former navigates the perils and rewards of taking in a fragile parent—ultimately discovering she had lived her entire adult life as an undiagnosed schizophrenic. Surrounded by a rag-tag community that rallies to help them, and one man who just may become the love of Mathews’ life, their story descends into the mysteries of mental illness but rises with resilient love. Atria/Simon & Schuster published Mathews’ memoir in 2020. Yorkey will produce the film adaptation alongside his EVP of Development Jeff Sommerville for their That Kid Ed Productions , as part of the company’s growing feature development slate. “Dan’s poignant and funny … [Read more...] about ‘13 Reasons Why’ Creator Brian Yorkey Developing Film Based On Dan Mathews’ Memoir ‘Like Crazy’; Ted Malawer To Adapt Screenplay

Reba McEntire has joined David E. Kelley’s ABC drama Big Sky as a series regular for the upcoming third season. McEntire will play Sunny Brick, the mercurial matriarch of the Brick Family, a successful backcountry outfitter with a secret history of missing customers. McEntire will join new series regular cast members Jensen Ackles, who guest-stars in the upcoming Season 2 finale and will continue his role as Beau Arlen in Season 3, and Jamie-Lynn Sigler, who recurred as Tonya in Season 2 and was promoted to series regular for the upcoming season. Big Sky, based on the books by C.J. Box, follows private detective Cassie Dewell (Kylie Bunbury) and her former partner, Undersheriff Jenny Hoyt (Katheryn Winnick), as they investigate local crimes, taking on drug syndicates, notorious kidnappers, crime dynasties and more along the way. In season two, Dewell (Bunbury) and Hoyt (Winnick) reunite to investigate a car wreck outside of Helena, Montana, and they soon … [Read more...] about ‘Big Sky’: Reba McEntire Joins Season 3 Of ABC Drama As Series Regular